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Leather Colours?
Posted: Sun May 30, 2010 9:29 pm
by JDM
I recently got a scuff kit to touch up some seat wear which worked well however the wheel and dash are a darker colour.
Can anyone help id the colour or tell me how I can find out, the seats are cashmere.
JDM

Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:38 pm
by Nik
Hi JDM ,
PM me your complete VIN number over
and I can put it through the JEPC and I'll tell you what colour the trim is

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Hope this helps ,
Nik
PS the wheel is probably Sable but we can check it out
Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 10:22 pm
by Nik
I recently got a scuff kit to touch up some seat wear which worked well however the wheel and dash are a darker colour.
Can anyone help id the colour or tell me how I can find out, the seats are cashmere.
JDM
Hi JDM ,
Thanks for the VIN
Heres some of your cars spec
Sable carpet
cruise control
4.0 XKR
Fascia Sable/Cashmere
Headlining Oatmeal
Adaptive Control Damping
Heated Windscreen
Headlamp Powerwash
Seat trim Cashmere
Parcel shelf trim Sable
Seat belts Sable
Upper trim Oatmeal
So , Sable it is
Hopefully this is helpful ,
Nik
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:03 am
by Brakebuster
cool
can you do the same for my XJS ??
SAJJNAEW3BB158771
BB
( WHO WANT TO CLONE A TWENTY ONE YEAR OLD CAR , LOL )

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:23 pm
by Nik
Hi BB ,
Not so much info on yours but......
Jaguar
XJS
Coupe
V12
5.3ltr
Base Spec
Automatic transmission
HE engine
Standard Compression Ratio
RHD
Hope this helps,
Nik
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:09 pm
by Brakebuster
cool
thanx for that
BB
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:50 pm
by JDM
Hi Nik
Thanks for all the info, will be able to tidy up steering wheel now.
JDM

Specs / Colour
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:07 pm
by XKRgiles
Hi Nik
I have just purchased an XKR and would like to identify some of the colours, particularly the dash wood, its darker than classic but not completely black wood
Chassis SAJAC41J1YPA01076
Where are you getting the info ? dealership ?
Thanks in advance
Giles
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:33 pm
by Nik
Hi Giles ,
This is a basic specification for your car is as follows , there is more but mainly the uninteresting stuff
XKR Coupe
Carpets in flint grey
Cruise control
Headlining Nimbus grey
Seats sports/ivory
seatbelts warm charcoal
upper trim nimbus grey
dash dark walnut
I use the Jaguar JEPC for info
Hope this helps ,
Nik
Specs / Colour
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:47 am
by XKRgiles
Thanks Nik
Appreciated as i had little info on specific details
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:32 pm
by Nik
No problems Giles , glad to assist ,
Nik
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 1:54 pm
by charlock
Hi JDM
Have you had success with the steering wheel? If so, what stuff did you use?
My car has the same colour combination as yours and the wheel is showing dark grey through the leather where it's worn through.
It's the only thing letting the interior down so it would be nice to improve it.
Andy
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 9:52 pm
by Nik
Hi charlock ,
For best results , remove steering wheel and throughly clean and degrease the leather , spray thin layers of a leather dye such as scuffs away until you are happy with the colour and then finally mix the colour with a small amount of the gloss enhancer/ finish until you get the right sheen , job done

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Hope this helps ,
Nik
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:04 pm
by JDM
Hi Charlock,
Did my wheel similarly to Niks suggestion however didn't take it off as didn't want to disturb airbag etc.
Masked off woodwork cleaned and degreased then used kit from Gliptone to build up colour to original.
All worked out ok.
John

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:57 pm
by charlock
Thanks guys.
Had spotted Gliptone do kits that colour match. Good to hear it works OK.